Conversion Square Kilometres - Square Metres

From the same scale of area, these two units of square kilometres and square metres multiply and divide into each other. Square kilometres is the larger measurement while square metres is one of the smalles units of area. Therefore, they will be used individually for substantially different area measurements. Our km² – m² calculator will help you convert between the two, as will our other area converters.

How to use the Square Km to Square M Converter?

In the box above, enter the amount of square kilometres you need to change and click “convert” to be given the equivalent amount in square metres by our sq km to sq m converter. For the opposite conversion, convert square metres to square kilometres, go here.

Formula to Convert Km² – M²

The mathematical formula below shows you how to do the calculation by hand for the square km to square m conversion. Our online converter uses the same accurate formula. For example, 3km² = 3,000,000m² and 12km² = 12,000,000m².

[number of] square kilometres x 1,000,000 = [number of] square metres

What are Square Meters used for?

Square metres are a popular unit of area for smaller spaces and measurements. It is said that half a doorway approximately equates to a square metre. As a smaller unit of measurement, it is used more commonly for everyday situations and calculations. Above you will find our sq km to sq m conversion tool.

What are Square Kilometers used for?

The unit of area knwon as square kilometres, are found when calculating the size of a park or garden. Measuring in kilometres square is different and refers to the length of a square-shaped area, for example if a park is 10 kilometres square, it would have an area of 100 square kilometres. Use the converter square kilometres – square metres when changing units.